MediciNova

MNOV

Market cap $60.8M

Overview Fund Activity

1.24 USD

+0.01

0.81%

At close Updated Sep 15, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.81%

5 days

-1.59%

1 month

-5.34%

3 months

-6.77%

6 months

-19.48%

Year to date

-41.78%

1 year

-31.11%

5 years

-78.69%

10 years

-60.51%

About: MediciNova Inc is a biopharmaceutical company. The company acquires and develops small-molecule therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with unmet medical needs with a specific focus on the U.S. market. Its products portfolio includes therapeutics such as MN-001, MN-166, MN-221 etc. The firm's strategies are to focus its developing activities on therapeutics for neurological disorders and fibrotic diseases.

Employees: 6

Healthcare Biotechnology

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

0.06% less ownership

Funds ownership: 10.61% [Q1] → 10.54% (-0.06%) [Q2]

11% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $7.6M [Q1] → $6.77M (-$820K) [Q2]

18% less funds holding

Funds holding: 28 [Q1] → 23 (-5) [Q2]

56% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 4 | Existing positions reduced: 9

100% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 0 | Existing positions closed: 5

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Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$5

303% upside

Avg. target

$7

465% upside

High target

$9

626% upside

2 analyst ratings

2 positive

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0 negative

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D. Boral Capital Jason Kolbert	$9	Buy Maintained	27 Aug 2025
B. Riley Securities Mayank Mamtani	$5	Buy Maintained	16 Jun 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about MNOV published over the past 30 days

MediciNova Provides Shareholder Update on Key Developments

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875) (the “Company”), provides a shareholder update recapping important developments for the Company.

MediciNova Provides Shareholder Update on Key Developments

MediciNova to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference

LA JOLLA, Calif., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875) (the “Company”), announces that Yuichi Iwaki, MD., Ph.D., President and CEO, and David H. Crean, PhD, Chief Business Officer will present a corporate overview at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference. The conference is being held on September 8 – 10, 2025 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel.

MediciNova to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 27th Annual Global Investment Conference

MediciNova Achieves Enrollment in COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial

LA JOLLA, Calif., Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), announces that it successfully achieved enrollment of the target number of participants in its COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast). MN-166 is currently in development for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

MediciNova Achieves Enrollment in COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial

MediciNova Announces Signing of a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement for up to $30 Million

LA JOLLA, Calif., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875) (the “Company”), announces a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) for up to $30 million worth of common stock over the course of 36 months.

MediciNova Announces Signing of a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement for up to $30 Million

MediciNova Provides Enrollment Update for Ongoing ALS and Hypertriglyceridemia Clinical Trials

MN-166 COMBAT ALS trial down to single digit required enrollment while MN-001 hypertriglyceridemia trial in type 2 diabetes patients requires final two patients MN-166 COMBAT ALS trial down to single digit required enrollment while MN-001 hypertriglyceridemia trial in type 2 diabetes patients requires final two patients

MediciNova Provides Enrollment Update for Ongoing ALS and Hypertriglyceridemia Clinical Trials

MediciNova To Participate in D. Boral's Capital Global Conference on May 14, 2025

LA JOLLA, Calif., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announces that their CEO, Yuichi Iwaki, MD, Ph.D., and CBO, David H. Crean, Ph.D., will be participating in investor meetings at D. Boral Capital's, Inaugural DBC Conference on May 14, 2025 at the Plaza Hotel, New York City. The conference will bring together public and private executives with institutional investors, high-net worth individuals, and corporate clients from various sectors including Healthcare & Life Sciences. Drs. Iwaki and Crean will be discussing MediciNova's leading programs in neurologic and metabologic disorders. For more information about participation in the DBC Conference, visit https://dboralcapital.com/conference .

MediciNova To Participate in D. Boral's Capital Global Conference on May 14, 2025

First Patient Enrolled in NIH-Funded Expanded Access Program (EAP) Trial to Evaluate MN-166 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients

LA JOLLA, Calif., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced enrollment of the first patient in the NIH-funded Expanded Access Program (EAP) trial to evaluate MN-166 (ibudilast) in patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

First Patient Enrolled in NIH-Funded Expanded Access Program (EAP) Trial to Evaluate MN-166 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients

MediciNova Presents Study Update and Interim Analysis of Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in ALS (COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial) at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND

LA JOLLA, Calif., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announces the study update and interim analysis results from the Company's COMBAT-ALS Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) will be presented at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND held December 6-8, 2024 in Montreal, Canada.

MediciNova Presents Study Update and Interim Analysis of Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) in ALS (COMBAT-ALS Clinical Trial) at the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND

MediciNova Receives Notice of Allowance from United States Patent and Trademark Office for New Patent Covering MN-001 for Triglyceride Synthesis in the Liver

LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), announces that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a pending patent application for MN-001 (Tipelukast) to cover "Method to Decrease Triglyceride Synthesis in a Liver of a Subject." The allowed claims cover a groundbreaking method for decreasing triglyceride synthesis in the liver by administering MN-001 (Tipelukast) or its metabolite or pharmaceutically acceptable salt. This method is particularly beneficial for subjects diagnosed with insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, or diabetes. Once issued, this patent is expected to expire no earlier than May 26, 2042.

MediciNova Receives Notice of Allowance from United States Patent and Trademark Office for New Patent Covering MN-001 for Triglyceride Synthesis in the Liver

MediciNova Given Notice of Monetary Damages Due Under Patent Settlement of Sanofi-Novartis

LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that it was notified by Sanofi that the Sanofi/Novartis litigation was settled. Accordingly, MediciNova is entitled to receive a certain amount of monetary damages through this settlement. Further details will be provided as they become available.

MediciNova Given Notice of Monetary Damages Due Under Patent Settlement of Sanofi-Novartis

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